Real-Time Court Decisions and Other Developments in Asbestos Litigation.
Court of Appeal of California, First Appellate District, Division Four Blanca Hernandez, et al., v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, et al. The plaintiffs allege that the decedent, Raul Hernandez, had occupational exposure to asbestos over a 40-year career as an automobile mechanic, including exposure to asbestos-containing brakes and clutches from Toyota cars at a Toyota dealership from … Continued
Court of Appeal of California, First Appellate District, Division Four Blanca Hernandez, et al., v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, et al. This litigation arises from claims of asbestos exposure. The plaintiffs allege the decedent, Raul Hernandez, had occupational exposure to asbestos over a 40-year career as an automobile mechanic, including exposure to asbestos-containing brake shoes, brake pads, … Continued
Supreme Court of New York – New York County Eric Biljetina, et al. vs. Brenntag North America, Inc., et al. In this action, the plaintiffs allege the decedent had asbestos exposure through the use of Jean Nate talcum powder. The decedent was ultimately diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2016. In 2024, the plaintiffs filed a Third … Continued
Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Plaintiff claimed decedent Geraldine Rabb Perkins had asbestos exposure resulting in her diagnosis of mesothelioma. Plaintiff specifically alleged that Mrs. Perkins had para-occupational asbestos exposure originating from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard where decedent’s husband, Harang Joseph Perkins, worked as a machinist’s mate for the … Continued
Jurisdiction: Superior Court of Rhode Island, Providence Plaintiffs alleged decedent Peter A. Lowe Sr. was exposed to asbestos while employed with his father’s company – Lowe Excavating and Construction – from approximately 1965 until the late-1970s. Plaintiffs allege this exposure resulted in Mr. Lowe being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in 2018, which ultimately caused him to … Continued
Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County On July 22, 2021, plaintiffs filed a complaint alleging asbestos exposure. Plaintiffs’ complaint specifically claims that asbestos exposure caused plaintiff Victoria Pawlowski to be diagnosed with peritoneal malignant mesothelioma after undergoing laparoscopic surgery, resulting in a nodule to be removed from her peritoneum. Defendants filed a … Continued
Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fourth Circuit In this action, the plaintiffs alleged decedent Vita Chenet had asbestos exposure from personal use of various talcum powder products, including Cashmere Bouquet, throughout her lifetime. As a result of this asbestos exposure, the plaintiffs further claimed Ms. Chenet developed malignant mesothelioma in October 2018 and passed away … Continued